Steve Livingston LLB FCA is the Founder of IP Tax Solutions. Having trained at Big 4 firm, KPMG, and progressed to Senior Manager, he was appointed as a Partner at a mid-tier global firm.
Received an HMRC enquiry letter about your R&D tax credit claim? Do not respond before reading this. Steve Livingston FCA explains exactly what to do first, the biggest mistake companies make, and when you need a specialist to defend your claim
HMRC's new R&D qualification checker tool explained. Learn how to use it, avoid mistakes, and strengthen your R&D tax credit claims. Expert guidance from experienced tax advisors.
Recent HMRC R&D tax credits statistics reveal a huge divide between claims in London V Wales (and Northern regions)
Complete Analysis of HMRC's Latest Data as Relief surges to £1.98 billion as Corporation Tax changes drive unprecedented growth
HMRC R&D Tax Credit Statistics 2025: Complete Analysis of the September 2025 Release
Use this handy tool to assess whether you need to pre-notify HMRC about your next R&D tax credit claim
Think using AI in your startup guarantees R&D tax credits? Think again. HMRC has tightened the rules, and many AI-driven claims are now being rejected - or worse, clawed back years later. Just applying AI isn’t enough; you must prove true technical uncertainty and advances in AI technology itself
Analysis of two recent Tribunal claims on R&D tax credits to determine why one succeeded and one failed - both provide important clues for the preparation of successful R&D tax claims
